What happened in 1491?
Treaty of Granada, 1491 Cyprus earthquake and Firuz Ağa Mosque — among 14 events recorded in 1491.
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Wars & Conflicts 1
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Battle of Zasław
1491 battle between Poland and the Crimean Khanate
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Politics & Government 1
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Treaty of Granada
Treaty that ended the Granada War
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People 4
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Didrik Pining died
German privateer and nobleman (d. 1491)
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Philippe Basiron died
French composer, singer and organist
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Henry VIII of England born
Born in Palace of Placentia. King of England from 1509 to 1547 (1491–1547).
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Zhengde Emperor born
Born in Beijing. Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
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Religion & Belief Systems 6
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Firuz Ağa Mosque
Mosque in Turkey
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cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
Church building in Saluzzo, Italy
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Santa Maria delle Grazie
Church and convent in Senigallia, Italy
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St. Salvator
Cemetery church in Höchstädt an der Donau, Germany
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St. Erhard
Parish church in Walpertskirchen, Germany
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St. Laurentius
Parish church in Nußdorf im Chiemgau, Germany
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Disasters & Pandemics 1
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1491 Cyprus earthquake
On April 24, 1491, a significant earthquake struck Cyprus, causing extensive damage across the island, particularly in Nicosia, where approximately 4,000 buildings were destroyed.
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Architecture & Engineering 1
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Kingswear Castle
Grade I listed castle in South Hams, United Kingdom
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